The Adult Basic Skills Development programs assist inmate students by providing classes in English Language Acquisition (ELA), Adult Basic Education (ABE), and General Education Development (GED) preparation classes. Special Education services are also provided according to State of Oregon and Federal guidelines for students with disabilities.

Blue Mountain Community College’s Corrections Education programs works closely with the Department of Corrections to uphold their mission statement.

The mission of the Oregon Department of Corrections is to promote public safety by holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. The Adult Basic Skills Development program receives contractual oversight from the Education and Training Unit within the Offender Management and Rehabilitation Division of the Oregon Department of Corrections.